Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh inaugurated Exclusive Special Court Manipur National Investigation Agency (NIA) at the complex of Thoubal District Court, Khangabok, Thoubal, today.
Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister stated that the inauguration of the NIA Court, the first of its kind in the State, marks a significant milestone in strengthening the justice delivery system. He expressed confidence that the establishment of the court would enhance the judicial framework and ensure timely access to justice for the people.
Referring to the present law and order challenges in the State, he noted that clients who previously had to approach courts outside Manipur for filing NIA-related cases can now avail legal assistance within the State itself.
Speaking on the occasion, Chief Justice of the High Court of Manipur, Justice M. Sundar, stated that it was a matter of profound satisfaction to gather at the Thoubal District Court Complex to witness what he described as a significant milestone in the ongoing process of judicial institution building in Manipur.
He remarked that the establishment of the court should not be viewed in isolation, but rather as part of a larger narrative to strengthen the State’s judicial infrastructure.
The inauguration programme was jointly organised by the Law and Legislative Affairs, Government of Manipur and The High Court of Manipur.
The event was attended by Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam, Justice A Guneshwar Sharma, Justice A. Bimol Singh, MLA of Khangabok SurjaKumar Okram, Principal Secretary (Law) Arun Kumar Sinha, Commissioner (Home) N. Ashok Kumar, Members of the Thoubal and Kakching District Bar Associations, advocates and staff of high court among others.